Nifty kitchen gadgets for under £20

We’ve got it cracked! It’s eggs-actly what you’re looking for! Insert egg-based pun here! Yes, you can say goodbye to fragmented-shell misery with this egg topper from John Lewis. It will cleanly remove the lid from your breakfast egg, leaving it ready to eat.

In the town, where I was born, lived a ma-a-aaan, who went to tea… Celebrate the Fab Four with this adorable novelty tea infuser. Just fill with your preferred leaves and dangle in hot water for the perfect cuppa.

6. Milk Frother, Twinings: £11

Why shell out for expensive coffee shop cappuccinos when you can make your own at home? This frother will make delicious foamy milk for an indulgent coffee or hot chocolate.

Mashed potatoes are brilliant. With a dash of butter or cream they can brighten up any Sunday roast, and while making them you get a full upper body workout into the bargain! But if that all seems like a bit too much hard work, investing in the Smasher will lighten the load. It has a mechanism to trap the potato in place while the pump action plate takes the effort out of mashing.

This one may be my favourite. Screw this spray device into a lemon, lime or orange and get instant, fresh juice! Spray it on your salad, over fish dishes, into your recipes: wherever you like. Very nifty.

10. Pineapple Slicer and Wedger, Captain Cooks: £5.99

This is one of those gadgets you come across and think “Why was I not informed?” Such a simple idea, the pineapple slicer feels like it should have been a kitchen staple years ago. The manufacturer claims it can peel, core and slice a pineapple in just 30 seconds – and as a bonus, the empty pineapple shell is perfect for serving exotic cocktails!